In 2006, Robinson was promoted to regional scout, and in 2008 he was promoted again, this time to assistant director of college scouting. He spent one year with that title, becoming director of college scouting in 2009.

Bill Belichick confidant Mike Lombardi was hired by New England as a special assistant earlier this year. Belichick has long consulted with Lombardi on draft and personnel matters, and Lombardi played an integral role during the predraft process.